John D. Larkin
John Durrant Larkin | |
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| Born | September 29, 1845 |
| Died | February 15, 1926 (aged 80) |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Bryant & Stratton College |
| Occupation | Business magnate |
| Known for | Larkin Company |
| Spouse | Hannah Frances Hubbard (married May 10, 1874) |
| Children | 7 |
| Parent(s) | Levi and Mary Ann Durrant Larkin |
John Durrant Larkin (September 29, 1845 - February 15, 1926) was an American business magnate who pioneered the mail-order business model, developed (with business partner and brother-in-law Elbert Hubbard) the marketing strategy of offering premiums to customers, introduced revolutionary employment innovations, and commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright's first major public work, the Larkin Administration Building.